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106th Congress > House > Vote 42

Date: March 11, 1999

Result: 413-6 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 43

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Foreign Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: BEREUTER, Douglas Kent (R-NE)

Bill number: HRES32

Question: Suspend the Rules and Agree

Description: Expressing Support for Open Elections in Indonesia

Bill summary: Supports the aspirations of the Indonesian people for democratic elections. Urges the Government of Indonesia to: (1) take all steps to ensure that the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, 1999, are free, fair, and transparent, according to internationally recognized standards, and that an institutional capacity is put in place for free and fair elections in the future; and (2) enact election laws that ensure that the people's will is respected, both in such parliamentary elections and in the general session of the People's Consultative Assembly that will elect a new President and Vice President later in 1999. Appeals to all political leaders and responsible persons to strive to ensure that the campaign period remains peaceful. Calls upon all Indonesian political parties, the armed forces, and the public to respect the results of free and fair elections. Recognizes with approval the activities of domestic and international nongovernmental organizations in the areas of voter education, technical assistance, and election monitoring. Acknowledges the important financial support provided for the elections by the U. S. Agency for International Development. Calls upon: (1) other countries to provide financial support for the elections; and (2) the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives to designate congressional observers for the June 7, 1999, election.

Bill titles: Expressing support for, and calling for actions in support of, free, fair, and transparent elections in Indonesia.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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